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China and the U.S. Should Foster Favorable Conditions for Bilateral Agricultural Trade: Chinese Commerce Ministry

Beijing, May 21: During a regular press conference held by the Chinese Commerce Ministry, spokesperson He Yadong addressed questions regarding Ch

Karnatakas Education Dept. to conduct story, poetry, essay competitions to utilise school libraries better

DMK faces a challenge as allies set to join TVK government

While the Congress abandoned the DMK soon after polls and joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays Cabinet on Thursday, the IUML and VCK are set to

Discover the Majestic Kakolat Waterfall: A Natural Retreat in Bihar

New Delhi, May 21: Across India, scorching heat, dry winds, and humidity have left many seeking relief. In this quest for natural coolness and tr

Study reveals steady increase in thunderstorm and lightning activities in Bengaluru

Because heat and humidity are foundational building blocks for storm development, the probability of more severe localised thunderstorms is expec

Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims

Namma Metro to begin operations at 6 a.m. for UPSC prelims

Screening of Chinese Documentaries Kicks Off in Belgrade

Belgrade, May 21: Ahead of Serbian President Aleksandar Vuis official visit to China, a screening of Chinese documentaries was held in Belgrade.

Thyroid disorders emerging as hidden factor behind infertility among urban women, warn Bengaluru specialists

Heatwave continues to scorch north Andhra districts; health experts urge caution

Governor Mangubhai Patel Highlights Government Efforts for Tribal Welfare

Madhya Pradesh, May 21: Governor Mangubhai Patel participated in a dialogue program with the tribal community in Aamla village, Pandhurna, on Thu

China and Russia Propose New Framework for International Relations

Beijing, May 21: China and Russia have jointly released a statement advocating for multipolarity and a new type of international relations. This

Ladakh leaders to meet Home Ministry officials tomorrow, Sonam Wangchuk part of delegation

This is the first such meeting of members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the two bodies representing Leh an

China tells U.S. to stop brandishing judicial stick against Cuba

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says, China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and

Delhi HC draws fine line between defamation and political criticism in Chadha plea

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Set a Stiff Target of 230 Runs Against Chennai Super Kings

Ahmedabad, May 21: In the 66th match of IPL 2026, held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) posted a formidable total of 229

TMA Pai Hospital in Udupi to operate from Kadekar from June 1

Watch: I feel a strong sense of responsibility, says A Srinath after being sworn in as Fisheries Minister

Punjab Set to Host Mens Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the First Time

Chandigarh, May 21: Punjab is gearing up to host the Mens Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the first time. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann

Honasa Consumer Q4 profit surges to Rs 69.43 Cr; declares maiden final dividend

The company's revenue from operations surged 23.15% to Rs 657.08 crore in the Q4, from Rs 533.56 crore a year ago.

Mercury touches 48.1C in Piduguralla, second highest in A.P. since 2016

IMD says severe heatwave is likely in East Godavari, Konaseema, Eluru, West Godavari, NTR, Krishna, Palnadu, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, and SPSR

Three men booked for sexual harassment

Pulwama Attack Mastermind Burhan Hamza Shot Dead By Unknown Men in PoK

Originally from Khar in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, Hamza was once associated with Al Badr, moved to Al Baraq, and maintained a close a

Telangana ikat Makes Red Carpet Debut At Cannes

She represented India on the red carpet, presenting a look themed Pochampally to Cannes, highlighting the Geographical Indication-tagged handloom

SC declines to interfere with forest clearances for Adanis Madhya Pradesh coal block project

The petitioner argued that a technical objection on the ground of delay ought not to preclude the court from examining the validity of the cleara

Security Tightened at Bhojshala Ahead of First Friday After HC Ruling

Over 1,500 personnel deployed as Hindus call for collective prayers at disputed site

Watch: Vande Mataram: Whats the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026

In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against ill

Capacity building programme for vocational trainees held in Madurai

Warning against possible rise in diseases during monsoon in Palakkad

Senior AIADMK Leader P. Dhanapal Resigns, Strikes at Party Leadership

Chennai, May 21: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a major opposition party in Tamil Nadu, faced a significant setback on Th

Operation Clean Sweep To Cover 123 Urban Local Bodies Across AP

The government has directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines, daily monitoring and real-time reporting through a centralised sys

Dry Borewells Leave Tribal Villages in Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad Thirsty

In interior and tribal areas, the shortage is more severe, with villagers travelling long distances to fetch water from streams, rivulets and agr

Three from Vellore arrested for extorting money from senior citizens through digital arrest

Man held for stealthily video-graphing woman near Alanganallur

Russias Sechenov University assigns Visiting Professor status to Basappa Salundi

Dr. Ajay Kumar Appointed as Indias Next High Commissioner to Uganda; Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit Named Ambassador to Bahrain

New Delhi, May 21: Dr. Ajay Kumar, an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 2002 batch, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of Ind

Calcutta High Court asks Bengal government to decide on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha

A division Bench presided by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul directed that the State shall take a decision in this regard within 24 hours from the date

Eight cars gutted after carrier truck catches fire on NH-44 in Medak

How States are managing the surging summer power demand

Indias electricity demand has surged sharply, with peak demand touching an all-time high of 256.1 GW in April, making it harder for States to man

Annual faunal survey begins in Munnar

Anti-Terrorism Day observed at St. Philomenas College

War weighs on global growth with price worries intensifying

Global economic momentum is slowing. Businesses face rising inflation pressures due to an energy crunch. Manufacturing and services sectors are s

TUDA pooled 400-acre land in one year for development: Chairman

Dr. C. Divakar Reddy aims to make the temple city free from traffic problems for the city people as well as the pilgrims

Consumer Commission Issues NBWs Against Swiggy CEO, Top Officials

Commission president Karanam Kishore Kumar explained that the NBWs have been issued after the company failed to comply with the consumer courts e

SEBI Proposes Major Changes to IPO and Re-listing Price Discovery System

New Delhi, May 21: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant changes to the process of determining share prices

Matsyakara Bharosa Delay Triggers Fisherfolk Protest

The fishermen pointed out that although CM N. Chandrababu Naidu recently launched the fund release process in Nellore district, the majority of b

Parliamentary Panel Members Grill Top NTA Officials Over NEET Paper Leak

NEW DELHI, May 21: Several members of Parliament grilled top NTA officials on Thursday, with the agencys director general telling them that the N

Kerala motorists flock to Mahe for cheaper fuel, raising revenue concerns

Mercedes Brings GLE and GLS Night Edition SUVs for Discerning Customers in India

Limited-edition luxury SUVs feature blacked-out styling, bespoke interiors and new features

Nykaa crosses $1B annualised revenue mark as profitability surges

THe company's revenue from operations rose 28.4% year on year to Rs 2,648 crore in Q4 FY26, from Rs 2,062 crore a year earlier, marking its stron

West Bengal Chief Minister Directs Authorities to Send Arrested Intruders to BSF Checkpoints

Kolkata, May 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials to send arrested

Venugopal Dhoot moves SC against order upholding separate insolvency for Videocon Industries Ltd and VOVL

Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot has approached the Supreme Court. He is challenging a recent appellate tribunal order. This order allows separat

Police seek public help to identify body found in Tirumala

PMs five-nation tour delivered concrete outcomes, says Goyal; slams Rahul Gandhis traitor remark

Commerce Minister was responding to LoP Rahul Gandhis remarks criticising the PMs trip and calling him a traitor; Goyal accuses Congress of treac

Raj Singh Claims Innocence After Release in Chandranath Rath Murder Case

Ballia, May 21: Raj Singh, who was wrongfully arrested in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, the aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adh

'Forced to convert and marry': 23-year-old woman accuses man she met online abuse over years

40-Day-Old Infant Dies Allegedly Due to Parental Negligence in Odisha; Alcoholic Couple Arrested

The incident took place at Kendudangari village under Rupsa police station limits

French Open | Alcarazs absence a mental boost for Sinner: Sania

Punjab health scheme provides Rs 522 crore in cashless treatment

Cashew scam: HC permits Industries Secretary to file plea to dispense with his personal appearance

25 accidents reported on Bikarnakatte -Sanoor stretch of NH 169 this year

Quote of the Day by founder of Jeet Kune Do Bruce Lee: The great mistake is to anticipate the Inspiring life lessons on focus, discipline, presence of mind, and why we must trust the process by the Legendary Chinese-American martial artist and philosopher

Quote of the Day by Bruce Lee: Bruce Lees quote, The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking o

Last chance forCommonwealth Gameshopefuls to make the grade for Glasgow

PM Modi Receives FAOs Prestigious Agricola Medal, A Milestone for Indian Agriculture

New Delhi, May 21: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest honor,

NIT-AP, IIT-Tirupati Sign MoU For Research Collaboration

The agreement aims to promote academic interaction, collaborative research and student mobility between the two institutions

Doorstep school library initiative aims to revive reading habits in Thoothukudi

Veeragallu, dating back to 12th century Hoysala period, discovered in village in Nagamangala

Let the rupee depreciate past 100 to a dollar, 16th Finance Commission chairman advises RBI

In a thread on X, Arvind Panagariya said that whether the current oil shortage is short-term or long-lasting, the central bank should not fear th

School vehicles checked for road worthiness in Dindigul

'MORE HATE means MORE MONEY for SPLC!': Rep Hageman drops BOMBSHELL at explosive House hearing

Public opinion sought on audit on chit fund regulation

AP Chambers Signs MoU With South Korea Body To Boost Trade Ties

During discussions, both sides explored opportunities for cooperation in sectors including food processing, aquaculture, electronics, manufacturi

Abhishek Banerjees Alleged Property Investigation Poses Political Challenge for TMC Leadership

New Delhi, May 21: An investigation by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) into properties allegedly linked to Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamo

Battery energy storage system helps Singareni save 26 lakh on energy bills in 4 months

SCCL plans to establish more such systems in future to store solar power generated in day, instead of supplying it free of cost to the grid

Deep tech start-ups hold out promise for Tiruchis new technology wave

The National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi is mentoring several student-faculty start-ups through its Centre for Entrepreneurship Development a

MRPL to lay 2.5 MMTPA ATF pipeline from Devangonthi to Bengaluru airport

LIC net rose over 23% in Q4 to 23,420 cr., board declares 10 final dividend

For FY26, the insurer clocked 19% increase in net to 57,419 crore; CEO and MD Doraiswamy says it is a new record coming on the back of strong ove

Sub-Registrar caught red-handed for demanding 50-lakh bribe for registration of a property in Ramanathapuram

Not an essential part of Eid: Calcutta HC refuses to stay cattle slaughter restrictions ahead of festival

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on slaughtering certain animals ahead of Bakr Eid. The court found t

Watch: Inspection or publicity? TVK members actions trigger debate | Focus Tamil Nadu

TVK leaders inspecting hospitals and Amma Unavagams on camera have sparked a debate in Tamil Nadu over political overreach, public humiliation of

Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC seeking 15-day interim bail after trial court rejected 'unreasonable' plea

Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court seeking 15 days' interim bail to attend his uncle's Chehlum ceremony and care for his mother unde

Additional Train Trips Announced on Delhi-Meerut Corridor for Passenger Relief

New Delhi, May 21: In response to the rising number of passengers on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Nammo Bharat Corridor, the NCRTC has made a signi

SpaceX's nearly $2 trillion IPO is heavily banking on this one entity and it's top on Elon Musk's priority list

SpaceX would join a small group of companies valued at $2 trillion, most of which have steady revenue and strong profits.

KMRL offers to ease traffic congestion during monsoon

More traffic wardens will be deputed at key locations to regulate traffic flow and assist pedestrians. An internal committee has been constituted

Model-Actor Twishas Death: Court Denies Second Postmortem, Orders Preservation of Body

Bounty on accused husband increased to Rs 30,000

Watch: India postpones Africa summit amid Ebola outbreak, issues travel advisory

India has postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for May 28 to 31 amid the growing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The Minis

Man arrested for sexually assaulting mentally ill woman at Marina beach

The victim had become acquainted with the accused through social media

Manipur: 67 weapons, 27 AK rifles seized; four UNLF(P) cadres arrested in joint operation

Indias BRICS presidency: Beyond trade and investment narratives

India's upcoming BRICS presidency in 2026 presents a key chance to foster global stability. Discussions highlight the need for practical cooperat

Udupi police start using cameras to book traffic violation cases